Convocation Day is the highlight of a
student's life as it marks the culmination of their academic life.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay today held its 51st
Convocation at the Convocation Hall of IIT Bombay on August 10, 2013.
Shri S. Ramadorai, Vice-Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services, was the
Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address.

Prof. Devang
Khakhar, Director, IIT Bombay, said, "IIT Bombay continues to be the
most sought-after destination for undergraduate and postgraduate studies
and attracts the top performers in national examinations. ... Among 15
IITs in the country, 67 of top 100 rankers in JEE 2013 have joined IIT
Bombay and eight of the top 10 All-India JEE rank holders have chosen to
join IIT Bombay.
... The institute has responded pragmatically to the large increase in the
intake by substantially reorienting itself academically, technologically
and administratively and using it as a great opportunity to retain its
leadership in engineering education in the country. ... Research and
development activity at IIT Bombay is growing rapidly.
During 2012-13 R&D receipts (Rs. 293.5 crores) grew by 54 per cent
compared to the previous year (Rs. 189.9 crores)."

At this convocation 46 students
received Medals in different categories. Mr. Chordia Sagar Sajay of the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering was awarded the President
of India Medal. The Institute Gold Medal was awarded to Mr. Sisir
Yalamanchili of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, and
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal was awarded to Mr. Suryawanshi
Saurabh Vinayak of the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris
Causa) was conferred upon Dr. Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics and
Carl Marks Professor of International Studies, Department of Economics,
Cornell University, for his outstanding contribution in theoretical
economics both as a researcher and as a teacher, and for his significant
contribution as a policy maker in India. The degree of Doctor of Science
(Honoris Causa) was conferred upon Dr. Ashoke Sen, Professor at
the Harishchandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad, for his seminal
contributions to fundamental physics, especially String theory, and for
bringing worldwide recognition for research being carried out in India.

The occasion was graced by many
distinguished dignitaries including the Chairman, Dr. Anil Kakodkar, and
members of the Board of Governors. The Convocation was attended by the
proud parents of the graduating students.